85 Sunset Rd, Arlington, MA 02474
OFF MARKET

85 Sunset Rd
Arlington, MA 02474

  • 3 Beds
  • 1.5 Baths
  • 1,301 sqft
3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,301 sqft

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Description

Charming c.1928 Colonial Awaits New Owners! Lovingly maintained by the same family since 1973, this delightful home is full of warmth, character and curb appeal. Set on a quiet street with sidewalks, close to Peirce School, Arlington Reservoir Beach, Trader Joe’s, and all that Arlington Heights offers. The enclosed front porch is perfect for morning coffee or evening unwinding. The living room with decorative fireplace flows into the formal dining room with French doors leading to a fabulous screened porch with beautiful wood ceilings—ideal for summer entertaining. Throughout are gleaming hardwood floors and natural wood moldings. The kitchen and half bath have been updated, and all windows on the first and second floors are double-glazed for comfort and efficiency. The original garage has been converted to a finished, heated bonus room—perfect as a home office or playroom. The fenced-in yard offers privacy and room to play or garden, completing this move-in ready gem in a A+ location!
This property is off market, which means it's not currently listed for sale or rent on Trulia. This may be different from what's available on other websites or public sources. This description is from July 14, 2025

Home Highlights

Parking
2 Open Spaces
Outdoor
Porch, Patio
A/C
Heating only
HOA
None
Price/Sqft
No Info
Listed
138 days ago

Home Details for 85 Sunset Rd

Interior Features

Interior Details
Basement: Partially Finished,Walk-Out AccessNumber of Rooms: 6Types of Rooms: Master Bedroom, Bedroom 2, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2, Dining Room, Kitchen, Living Room
Beds & Baths
Number of Bedrooms: 3Number of Bathrooms: 2Number of Bathrooms (full): 1Number of Bathrooms (half): 1
Dimensions and Layout
Living Area: 1301 Square Feet
Appliances & Utilities
Utilities: for Electric Range, for Electric Dryer, Washer HookupAppliances: Gas Water Heater, Water Heater, Range, Dishwasher, Disposal, RefrigeratorDishwasherDisposalLaundry: Electric Dryer Hookup,Washer Hookup,In BasementRefrigerator
Heating & Cooling
Heating: Steam,Natural GasNo CoolingAir Conditioning: NoneHas HeatingHeating Fuel: Steam
Fireplace & Spa
Fireplace: Living RoomHas a FireplaceNo Spa
Gas & Electric
Electric: 220 Volts, Circuit Breakers, 100 Amp Service
Windows, Doors, Floors & Walls
Window: Insulated WindowsFlooring: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring - Wall to Wall Carpet
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility
Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Flooring Wall To Wall Carpet

Exterior Features

Exterior Home Features
Roof: ShinglePatio / Porch: Porch - Enclosed, Screened, PatioFencing: FencedExterior: Porch - Enclosed, Porch - Screened, Patio, Fenced YardFoundation: Block, Stone
Parking & Garage
Open Parking Spaces: 2No GarageHas Open ParkingParking Spaces: 2Parking: Paved Drive,Off Street,Tandem,Paved
Frontage
Waterfront: Lake/Pond, 1/2 to 1 Mile To Beach, Beach Ownership(Public)Road Frontage: PublicNot on Waterfront
Water & Sewer
Sewer: Public Sewer
Finished Area
Finished Area (above surface): 1123Finished Area (below surface): 178

Property Information

Year Built
Year Built: 1928
Property Type / Style
Property Type: ResidentialProperty Subtype: Single Family ResidenceArchitecture: Colonial
Building
Construction Materials: FrameNot Attached PropertyDoes Not Include Home Warranty
Property Information
Parcel Number: M:082.0 B:0002 L:0020, 324578

Price & Status

Price
List Price: $849,000
Status Change & Dates
Off Market Date: Tue Jun 17 2025

Active Status

MLS Status: Sold

Location

Direction & Address
City: Arlington
School Information
Elementary School: PeirceJr High / Middle School: OttosonHigh School: Arlington High

Building

Building Area
Building Area: 1301 Square Feet

Community

Community Features: Public Transportation, Shopping, Park, Walk/Jog Trails, Bike Path, Public SchoolNot Senior Community

HOA

No HOA

Lot Information

Lot Area: 4286 sqft

Miscellaneous

BasementMls Number: 73389923Above Grade Unfinished Area: 1123

Additional Information

Public TransportationShoppingParkWalk/Jog TrailsBike PathPublic School
Last check for updates: about 23 hours ago
Listed by Robert Bowes, (781) 645-0550
Gibson Sotheby's International Realty, (781) 648-3500
Bought with: The Serrano Team, (781) 929-7379, Leading Edge Real Estate, (781) 729-5505
Source: MLS PIN, MLS#73389923
Also Listed on MLS PIN.

Price History for 85 Sunset Rd

DatePriceEventSource
04/29/2026$899,900Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73509297
07/11/2025$905,000Sold
MLS PIN #73389923
06/12/2025$849,000Listed For SaleMLS PIN #73389923

Market trends in Arlington

Last updated April 2026
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Property Tax and Assessment

Year2025
Tax$7,729
Assessment$717,600
Home facts updated by county records

Comparable Sales for 85 Sunset Rd

Address
Distance
Property Type
Sold Price
Sold Date
Bed
Bath
Sqft
15 Newland Rd, Arlington, MA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$930,000
07/24/25
3
1.5
1,478
595 Summer St, Arlington, MA
0.16
Single-Family Home
$860,000
06/30/25
3
1
1,439
6 Peter Tufts Rd, Arlington, MA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$830,000
10/07/25
3
1
1,152
58 Alpine St, Arlington, MA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$845,000
03/06/26
3
1
1,271
15 Edmund Rd, Arlington, MA
0.15
Single-Family Home
$855,000
10/28/25
3
1.5
1,718
14 Aerial St, Arlington, MA
0.17
Single-Family Home
$1,016,000
05/05/26
3
1.5
1,490
128 Blossom St, Arlington, MA
0.20
Single-Family Home
$1,125,000
08/19/25
3
2
1,276
27 Edmund Rd, Arlington, MA
0.18
Single-Family Home
$1,077,700
07/07/25
3
2
1,715
6 Appleton Pl, Arlington, MA
0.37
Single-Family Home
$955,000
12/17/25
3
1.5
1,488

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What Locals Say about Arlington

At least 282 Trulia users voted on each feature.

  • 94 % Say it's dog friendly

  • 92 % Say there are sidewalks

  • 88 % Say people would walk alone at night

  • 87 % Say it's walkable to restaurants

  • 83 % Say parking is easy

  • 78 % Say kids play outside

  • 76 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

  • 72 % Say streets are well-lit

  • 70 % Say yards are well-kept

  • 68 % Say there's holiday spirit

  • 64 % Say neighbors are friendly

  • 62 % Say it's quiet

  • 58 % Say car is needed

  • 58 % Say there's wildlife

  • 54 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

  • 42 % Say there are community events

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    "Perfect for families with kids, great neighborhood, trick n treat, family events, kids park, fun for families!"
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  • Amber M Halt
    "Easy commute, traffic during rush hour but nothing worse than normal boston traffic. Easy access to the train. Lots of trails for commuting via bike or walking. Lots of parks."
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  • Nick Gotch
    "It’s a very family friendly neighborhood in close proximity to both downtown Boston and the surrounding suburbs."
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  • Bonfiglio.lc
    "Great school, safe, welcoming. Many grocery stores, coffee shops and activities for kids. We love living here"
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    "Lots of places to walk your dog with plenty of hills for good exercise. Local park has off-leash times for pup to roam (with your supervision of course)"
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    "I’ve lived here for three years and wish I didn’t. Crime, broken windshields, stolen bikes. Just like I was living in NYC in the 80’s. "
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  • Ge X.
    "Summer music event has been very well organized every year. A lot of libraries and sing along events for kids. Not to mention tons of playgrounds, parks, trails that are easily accessible to residents."
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  • Rgiulietti61
    "Excellent schools playgrounds close by. very walkable from most parts of town bike path runs through the town. Easy access to the T. Easy commute into Boston. Off major highways. Tons of restaurants from take out to dine in. Farmers market in the center During the warmer months. "
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  • Graham B.
    "Nice safe place to live. Good schools and transport network to the various middle and high schools. High school is about to be rebuilt. "
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  • Nels_frye
    "Arlington center is lovely, historic, convenient and a perfect blend of suburb and city. Just too bad they blocked the red line from coming here. "
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  • Malissa B.
    "I work from home because the commute is a bit of a pain. If I do go into our Back Bay office, it can take upwards of 25 minutes to drive to Alewife station and an addition 40-60 minutes to take the T to Boston."
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  • Younia
    "Pond in downtown area. Lots of walking space. Friendly people. Diverse. Good restaurants. Wildlife. "
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    "There really isn’t a better place in terms of density - not too dense but not completely auto-reliant. Mass transit and distribution of retail throughout neighborhoods could be better so we don’t have to use cars at all. "
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  • Allysonsaunders
    "There are many dog owners frequently walking dogs. We are also a couple of blocks from the mystic river with a beautiful natural walk way that is very popular with dog walkers."
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  • Jennifer_27
    "Very easy. Live on an ultra quiet side street but it’s just minutes from Rte. 2 and 128, and 20 minutes from 93. "
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  • Lakshmiswethadri
    "Public transport is not that great. Bus facility is ok. But the are is good for living. It shld be good if we get train facility from here"
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  • Shawn T.
    "Arlington is a beautiful and quiet suburb that is super super close to a train station that’ll take you straight into Boston. You get that nice quiet suburb feel with easy access to the city"
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  • Shawn T.
    "There are a lot of dog owners in the neighborhood. Although they usually own their house or apartment. Finding an apartment that allows dogs and is affordable is very difficult/almost impossible in all of Boston, and Arlington is no exception."
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  • Sarah B.
    "Easy! I work 15 minutes away by car and hit no major traffic. If i need to get downtown I can walk to Alewife, Davis, or pick up a bus."
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  • Cscott1381
    "Constant presence of dogs, with nearby parks. Numerous amenities for dogs in the area and generally welcomed inmost places"
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  • Jrcallinan
    "I have owned dogs in this neighborhood for the last 15 years and love the fact that there are parks to run off leash and many other dog owners. "
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  • Meagon B.
    "Very accessible to public transport and the expressway. Morning traffic can get busy after 7:15am. Buses run late often"
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  • Dbuiiock50913
    "I've lived in the area for 3 years. Neighbors are friendly, playground and splash pad are good for the kids, close by the commuter rail and 5m walk to nearest buses going to Arlington Center, Cambridge, or Alewife. "
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  • Joy M.
    "I’m visiting a clients home and this is my first time in Arlington. I love it, it seems like a really nice town and a good place to live if you want to start a family or are a in college or are just living by urself"
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  • Jordan
    "Arlington is a really beautiful town that is huge and obnoxiously overpriced. Traffic from Arlington to Boston is ridiculous and in general the town is pretty boring."
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  • Lou.villirilli
    "Very safe, lots of parks, schools, etc. Very family friendly. Low crime rate, very few bars/liquor stores. Overall it’s a veddy nice. "
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  • Michelle R.
    "My commute is very easy as I work in this town as well that being said there is public transportation to get you anywhere you need"
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  • Cassie H.
    "Lots of dog owners live here, and there are many well-kept paths and walkways and parks to enjoy, including an enclosed dog park. People generally pick up after their dogs and respect the lease laws."
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  • Josh
    "Bicycle to Woburn. Backroads most of the way. Traffic is not too bad. There can be some glass on the roads, so watch out for that. "
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  • Cfmoran
    "We have community events, porchfest was the last one ... everybody gets along and the neighborhood is special "
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  • Empaloalto
    "I have lived here for 14 years, with and without kids. Super family friendly neighborhood, nice walking distance to all the important things. Very safe and comfortable."
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  • Nels
    "Best possible place for dog owners and dog enthusiasts. Beautiful. And lots of great dogs to observe "
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  • Jordan
    "Limited off leash hours and happy to ticket. Though there are plenty of dog owners, people are pretty anti dog in general in Arlington. "
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  • Maureen L.
    "Great neighborhood! We love our neighbors who have become family! We are close to everything - easy commute into Boston with all the charm of the suburbs. "
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    "Porch fest and town day are eventful. A lot of vendors/musicians around. It’s pretty busy at those times but also very diverse climate. "
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    "Local shop events, 5ks for local charities, many hip shops and restaurants, the Capitol Theater makes for great date night. Arlington day and porch fest!"
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85 Sunset Rd, Arlington, MA 02474 is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1,301 sqft single-family home built in 1928. This property is not currently available for sale. 85 Sunset Rd was last sold on Jul 11, 2025 for $905,000 (7% higher than the asking price of $849,000).